President's Message

Hello to all Members & Partners,

Spring is in the air and all the trees are blossoming which brings both beautiful flowers and terrible allergies. This coming March brings The Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta Georgia Golf most prestigious us golf tournament, if anyone is interested in working this event, please reach out to us so we can connect you with the team at Augusta National Golf Club. They are always looking to hire culinary staff for the week of the tournament.

Recently I had the joy to travel to Orlando Florida and attend NAFEM The largest gathering of Food Equipment Manufacturers in North America. While there we were able to visit with multiple manufactures that supply many of our members with equipment and all the new equipment being launched this year. The big push was AI and how it is being used in all the equipment now. Equipment that tells you when something is wrong with your equipment.

On Fen 18th we also had the pleasure of helping our ACF Atlanta Board Member Isaiah Alexander Simon, Jr.  With the Chaine Des Rotisseurs June’s Chef Culinary Competition, two young chefs compete for the chance to represent the USA in the World Championship. These chefs came from The Biltmore Hotel and International Culinary Institute. 

We have a busy Spring schedule with Meetings on March 27th at Master Marketing “MEAT & Greet @ Master Marketing”- April 17th Technology Kitchens @ The Hansen Group - May 22nd The Burger Bash @ Buckhead Meats. We look forward to see each and every one of you there.

This year the ACF National Convention is being held in New Orleans with the local host chapter from New Orleans and the National ACF team working to produce an amazing time for all of our members this year. If you have not registered yet please do hotels and registration will fill up soon and prices will increase the longer you wait. 

As this New Year starts, I ask all members at all levels to come and get involved, any level and any amount. I look forward to see each and every one of you at the next ACF Atlanta Chefs Association event. Thank You

We are not a team because we work together.

We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.

All the Best,

Chef Nick Barrington, CEC, ACE

Certified Executive Chef / East Lake Golf Club

President ACF Atlanta Chefs Association Inc

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ACF Atlanta Chef Happenings

Hello Fellow ACF Members, in the moth of February Chef Nick Barrington CEC traveled to Orlando Florida to attend the NAFEM convention. He had the opportunity to discover a world of foodservice equipment and supplies opportunities at The NAFEM Show. They had miles of products to explore, people to meet, technologies and solutions to inspire all culinarians. The NAFEM Show – the world’s leading commercial foodservice E&S showcase.  It will return in 2025 to Atlanta Georgia. Save the date today! Feb. 26 – 28, 2025 • Atlanta, Ga.,
Georgia World Congress Center. 

We did not host a monthly meet-up as the board of directors were busy working on creative, energizing meet-ups for 2023.  We will kick off out Meet-ups in March with a Meat & Greet at Master Marketing.  Master Marketing is the southeast’s premier Manufacturers Rep & Wholesale Distribution Company. Chef Bobby Lang and the team of culinary specialist will be parting with Smithfield Culinary to bring us some exciting new product ideas from the Smoke'N Fast line of products.  In April, we will be back at The Hansen Group for their new line commercial kitchen equipment.  We will keep moving forward with new meeting locations, and exciting presenters.  

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Welcome New Members

The American Culinary Federation-Atlanta Chefs Association, Inc (ACF-ACA) is a chef driven organization to promote professionalism in the kitchens of Atlanta, the surrounding metro area and to the borders of the state of Georgia. ACF-ACA invests in the careers of its members by effectively equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in the industry. Brings together hard-working chefs, cooks, chef educators, pastry chefs, bakers, caterers, culinary enthusiasts, industry purveyors, culinary students and other culinarians through networking, education, certification, camaraderie and community service are just a few initiatives of ACF-ACA.

“We gain strength as we strengthen those around us!” Working together for the betterment of the culinary industry is the catalyst that unleashes the potential in our members. Providing them the tools of education, certification and networking opportunities elevates our organization above the rest.

To join ACF Atlanta Chefs and your ACF Membership is both a national and local experience. Local ACF Chapter meetings are the perfect way to network, develop professionally and maybe even find your next job.

To join ACF Atlanta Chefs: Click Here

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Partners Spotlight

Inspiring New Chefs Daily!

AS INFLUENCERS IN THE KITCHEN FOR GENERATIONS, FEMALE CHEFS HAVE ALWAYS BROUGHT 
TRADITIONS AND NEW IDEAS TO THE TABLE. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, THEY'RE GOING BIG.  

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ACF NATIONAL NEWS

• Reconnect with fellow chefs
• 20 world-class presenters
• Demos, demos, and more demos
• 100+ sponsors, displaying the latest and greatest

Registration

Convention Rates

Early Bird

• Professional Member - $850
• Student/Senior Member - $675
• Non-ACF Member - $1,375
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ACF Online Learning Center

ACF is excited to announce the launch of ACF's Online Learning Center with additional opportunities to enhance your skills, advance your career and maintain your ACF certification. Take online classes, quizzes and practice written certification exams all in one place. Watch recorded sessions from ACF events if you were unable to attend. ACF members, your continuing education hours will be automatically uploaded to your profile.

Take online classes, quizzes and practice written certification exams all in one place.

To learn more or to visit the On Line Learning Center: Click Here!

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Wellness Resources

Local Resources for Food Service Workers

Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance for food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources. 

Giving Kitchen

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ACF’s Wellness Partners

Have a look at this new list of Wellness Resources produced by ACF’s Work Life Balance Task Force. The goal is to help members address critical mental wellness concepts and improve the culture in their own kitchens and workplaces.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. For help, dial 988.

CHOW’s mission is to support wellness within the hospitality industry and to improve the lives of our community through shared stories, skills, and resources. Virtual and in-person meetings available.

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